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Viral STDs

Viral STDs. HPV: Most common of virally-transmitted STDs 50% of sexually active people will acquire HPV infection Most often asymptomatic Different types of virus Low risk: Genital warts High risk: Cancer. Vaccination. Recommended: Immunize girls age 10-12, Boys age 11-12.

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Viral STDs

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  1. Viral STDs • HPV: • Most common of virally-transmitted STDs • 50% of sexually active people will acquire HPV infection • Most often asymptomatic • Different types of virus • Low risk: Genital warts • High risk: Cancer

  2. Vaccination Recommended: Immunize girls age 10-12, Boys age 11-12.

  3. Question… Should immunization for HPV (human papilloma virus) be ‘mandatory’ (as much as other immunizations such as those for MMR and polio are mandatory)? Why or Why not?

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